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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - The Last Hunters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sterling", according to Kurlansky, means what?
(a) Of assured value.
(b) 100% silver.
(c) Pound.
(d) Commonly available.

2. Why are Arctic cod undesirable compared to Atlantic cod?
(a) They have little flesh.
(b) They have numerous small bones.
(c) They have red flesh.
(d) They are small.

3. If hauled up from freezing water, cod will _____ because of a protein they produce.
(a) Crystallize.
(b) Explode.
(c) Turn to jelly.
(d) Implode.

4. The twin ports of Hull and Grimsby are on the _____ River.
(a) Humber.
(b) Penobscot.
(c) Nictaux.
(d) St. Lawrence.

5. What were the French fishing fleets called?
(a) Terre-Neuve.
(b) Jette-beaux.
(c) Poisson de la Mer.
(d) Bateaux Royales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Hanse" mean in Middle High German?

2. What is the scientific name for cod?

3. One-third of the Iceland town of Heimaey was destroyed by _____ in 1973?

4. Hákarl is the flesh of a large _____.

5. The Newfoundland lawyer who took up the cause of inshore fishermen is named _____.

(see the answer key)

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